Training on writing and implementation EU projects - program 2 takes place in Kupres

Training on writing and implementation EU projects - program 2 takes place in Kupres

Training on writing and implementation EU projects - program 2 takes place in Kupres

Date Publish:

Friday, February 27, 2015

PRESS RELEASE

Sarajevo, 24. February 2015

Under the Project “Applying the Human Security Concept to Stabilize Communities in Canton 10” Training on writing and implementation EU projects - program 2 takes place in Kupres

International Organization for Migration has organized five days of intensive training to take place in Kupres from 23rd – 27th February 2015, engaging Project Academy SERDA for 16 participants including representatives of the Herzeg-Bosnia Government, municipalities Tomislavgrad, Livno, Kupres, Glamoč, Bosansko Grahovo and Drvar, as well as representatives of NGOs from Canton 10 area. This is the second part of the “Training program about tools and skills required for successful writing, applying and managing an EU project - programme 2”. The first part of the training was successfully completed in 2014, for persons responsible for development and implementation of EU projects for Municipalities, NGOs and the Herzeg - Bosnia Government. In the forthcoming period, most of the financial support from European Union for BiH will be distributed through governmental institutions and NGOs.

The EU funds a wide range of projects and programs in areas such as:

Regional and urban development

Employment and social inclusion

Agriculture and rural development

Maritime and fisheries policy

Research and innovation

Humanitarian aid

The funds are managed in accordance with strict rules in order to tightly supervise their use and ensure that money is spent in a transparent and accountable manner. EU funds will be administered through a public call, based on project proposals. Training will aim to strengthen the capacity of BiH institutions and NGOs for successfully writing, applying and managing EU projects through the improvement and development of skills for writing projects proposals. The training is realized within the project “Applying the Human Security Concept to Stabilize Communities in Canton 10” implemented by UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF and IOM in partnership with the Government and Municipalities of Canton 10, Red Cross, Cantonal Social welfare centre, and local Civil Society Organizations, and financed by UN Security Fund – UN TFHS (Human Security Trust Fund) and Government of Canton 10. International Organization for Migration (IOM) has focused project activities on strengthening capacities of both the governmental and NGO sector to further develop knowledge and skills in understanding and accessing the available donor funds in BiH. The overall implementation of the project will contribute to strengthening the capacity of cantonal and municipal authorities, as well as NGOs, in providing social services in order to reduce social insecurity; strengthening capacities within Educational System, Cantonal and Municipal Government to prevent discrimination and violence; improving the readiness of critical areas in Canton 10 to respond to risks and threats to the security of the community; and equal access to employment opportunities and economic sustainability in priority areas.